A trio of eminent Old Testament scholars--Francis Brown- R. Driver- and Charles Briggs--spent over twenty years researching- writing- and preparing "The Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon." Since it first appeared in the early part of the twentieth century- BDB has been considered the finest and most comprehensive Hebrew lexicon available to the English-speaking student. Based upon …
To most modern readers the book of Ezekiel is a mystery. Few can handle Ezekiel's relentless denunciations- his unconventional antics- his repetitive style- and his bewildering array of topics. This excellent commentary by Daniel I. Block makes sense of this obscure and often misunderstood prophet and demonstrates the relevance of Ezekiel's message for the church today.
This comprehensive volume offers readers clear and concise answers to every major Bible difficulty from Genesis to Revelation- staunchly defending the authority and inspiration of Scripture. Written in a problem/solution format- the book covers over 800 questions that critics and doubters raise about the Bible. Three extensive indices-topical- Scripture- and unorthodox doctrines-offer quick and…
This comprehensive- one-volume commentary by 38 scholars offers accessible- concise explanations of the purpose and content of each biblical text.
Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from our world to the world of the Bible. But they leave us there- assuming we can somehow make the return journey on our own. In other words- they focus on the original meaning of the passage but don t discuss its contemporary application. The information they offer is valuable -- but the job is only half done! The NIV Application Commentary Se…
One of the 1998 Academy of Parish Clergy Top Ten Books of the Year! Voted one of Christianity Today's 1998 Books of the Year! The third of IVP's critically acclaimed series of dictionaries of the New Testament provides focused study on the often-neglected portions of the New Testament: Acts- Hebrews- the General Epistles and Revelation. Furthermore- its scope goes beyond the life of the New Tes…
The Dictionary of Paul and His Letters is a one-of-a-kind reference work. Following the format of its hightly successful companion volume- the Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels- this Dictionary is designed to bring students- teachers- ministers and laypeople abreast the established conclusions and significant recent developments in Pauline scholarship. No other single reference work presents …
Recipient of a Christianity Today 1993 Critics Choice Award! Third Place Winner of Christianity Today's Book of the Year list award! The Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels is unique among reference books on the Bible- the first volume of its kind since James Hastings published his Dictionary of Christ and the Gospels in 1909. In the more than eight decades since Hastings our understanding of J…
First published in 1993- Basics of Biblical Greek is the most popular introduction to the field- used in universities and seminaries around the world. Over 200-000 students have learned biblical Greek under its guidance. This significant third edition has been carefully developed in consultation with instructors- students- self-learners- and homeschoolers. Users can now take advantage to the ma…